Atty. Shimrit Scher

Atty. Shimrit Scher

Shimrit Scher is a lawyer practicing advertising, international law, corporate. Shimrit received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Chicago Chicago 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Shimrit Scher at a glance

Shimrit Scher is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D. Cognitive, 2010) and Northwestern University (B.A. Cognitive, 2005). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shimrit Scher is a lawyer practicing advertising, international law, corporate
  • Shimrit received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Shimrit practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Shimrit Scher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shimrit Scher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shimrit Scher

Where is Shimrit Scher's law office located?
Shimrit Scher's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shimrit Scher handle?
Shimrit Scher focuses on business, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Shimrit Scher practiced law?
Shimrit Scher has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Shimrit Scher go to law school?
Shimrit Scher earned their education at (J.D. Cognitive, 2010); (B.A. Cognitive, 2005).
How can I contact Shimrit Scher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Cognitive
Northwestern University
- 2010
B.A. Cognitive
Northwestern University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2010

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